Red Sox Spark Bats, Avoid Sweep

0:00On April 20th, the Boston Red Sox finally sparked their bats in an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday, splitting the four game series. After scoring just four runs total in the first three, now sitting at 9-13 on the year, they avoided a sweep thanks to timely hits, even without much power. Garrett Crochet kept struggling, giving up five earned runs including two homers in another tough outing, pushing his ERA to 7.88. Meanwhile, Ranger Suarez dominated with eight scoreless innings, living up to his five-year, $130 million deal, as the number two starter. The lineup still lacks pop, hitting just one homer in the series, and tying for the fewest in baseball at 13. But Sedan Rafaella stepped up big with a pinch-hit two-run double in the seventh to take the lead, backing his strong slash line near the top of the team. Sonny Gray leapt early Monday with right-hamstring tightness and heads for an MRI Tuesday, potentially missing a start. That can mean top prospect.

1:01Peyton Tol gets the call for a spot, especially after he was already summoned from AAA over the weekend. Boston now hosts the first place Yankees for three crucial games at Fenway, starting with Suarez on the Mount Wednesday as they look to climb back into the mix before heading to Baltimore. Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.